Romania opens F-16 training hub to strengthen NATO’s regional capabilities
NATO member Romania has officially opened an international F-16 pilot training center situated at the 86th Air Base…
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First Dutch F-16s arrive at European F-16 Training Centre in Romania
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has successfully deployed the first squadron of F-16 fighter jets to Romania’s…
Romanian lawmakers unanimously approve $6.5 billion order of 32 F-35 fighters
Romanian parliamentary defense committees have unanimously approved the purchase of 32 F-35 aircraft, making it the most expensive…
Romania detects possible airspace violation during Russian drone strikes
The Romanian Ministry of National Defense has reported a possible violation of its airspace during Russia’s overnight drone…
Romanian Parliament receives request for procurement of 32 F-35 fighters
The Romanian Parliament took notice of a request submitted by the Ministry of National Defense to acquire an…
Romania issues emergency alerts after another Russian drone attack near border
Romanians living near the Ukrainian border received emergency alerts on September 13, 2023, urging them to remain calm…
Romania admits Russian drone parts found on its territory
Romania’s Minister of Defense has admitted to the discovery of “pieces of a Russian drone” on Romanian territory,…
Ukraine claims it has evidence Russian drones hit Romanian territory: video
Ukraine claims that Russia’s Iranian-made “Shahed” drones landed on Romanian territory during a series of attacks on a…
Romania to include Ukrainian pilots in F-16 training center
Following a meeting of the CSAT (Supreme Council for National Defense), Romania has elected to establish a pilot…
Dan Air accuses air traffic control of ‘endangering the safety’ of passengers
A dispute has been ignited on social media between Romanian low-cost carrier Dan Air and air traffic control…
Romania readies to retire venerable MiG-21 LanceR fighters
After more than 60 years of service, the MiG-21 LanceR fighters of the Romanian Air Force (RoAF) will…
Russian Su-35 fighter intercepts Polish border police plane in the Black Sea
A Polish aircraft on a mission for Frontex was intercepted over the Black Sea by a Russian Sukhoi…
Romania confirms Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters acquisition
Romania’s Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT) approved the acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-35 fifth-generation fighters.A meeting of…
NATO performs air and missile defense system attack exercise in Romania
NATO has performed a simulated air and missile defense system attack exercise in Romania in a bid to…
Romanian state to take over 75% of indebted Blue Air
The government of Romania has decided to take over 75% of the low-cost airline Blue Air currently struggling…
Blue Air Boeing 737 seized by Romanian tax authority due to unpaid debts
A Boeing 737 operated by Romanian low-cost carrier Blue Air has been seized by the country tax authority,…
Former Norwegian Air Force F-16 fighter jets to replace Romania’s aging MiG-21s
The Romanian Defense Ministry has agreed with the government of Norway to purchase F-16AM/BM multirole fighter jets, which…
Romania forced to ground MiG-21 LanceR fighters because of low-quality fuel
The Romanian Air Force was tricked into fueling its MiG-21 LanceR fighters with poor-quality kerosene, damaging the fuel…